New Orleans has always attracted dreamers, hustlers, and opportunists—but in recent years, the city’s real estate market has become a playground for a select few who know how to bend the rules in their favor. While working-class residents struggle to afford rising rents or break into homeownership, a growing class of investors are cashing in […]
On paper, it sounds promising: mixed-use developments, public-private partnerships, promises of affordable housing, jobs, and revitalization. But behind the glossy renderings and developer talking points lies a harsh truth—New Orleans is being systematically repackaged and sold to outside investors while long-standing residents are being priced out, pushed out, and left out of the decision-making process. […]
New Orleans is music. It’s second lines in the streets, brass bands on the corners, and soul pouring from Frenchmen Street. But behind the city’s world-famous soundtrack lies a growing struggle—one that threatens the very musicians who keep it alive. As the cost of living rises and gentrification transforms neighborhoods into playgrounds for transplants and […]
If you’ve called New Orleans home over the past year, you’ve experienced a unique blend of challenges and triumphs that only a true New Orleanian can fully appreciate. From navigating gentrification to enduring the rollercoaster of Saints fandom, here are ten experiences that resonate deeply with those who’ve lived in the Crescent City during this […]
Walk through any so-called “revitalized” neighborhood in America and you’ll notice a pattern: the paint is fresh, the coffee shops are overpriced, the sidewalks are suddenly pristine—and the longtime residents? Gone. It’s the familiar cycle of gentrification and displacement. In New Orleans, the story is no different. From Treme to Bywater to the River District, […]
This wave of speculative purchasing is reshaping the city’s landscape and pushing long-time residents out of the neighborhoods they’ve called home for generations. The Rise of Investor-Driven Real Estate A significant share of New Orleans real estate transactions now involve buyers from out of state or overseas. According to recent national studies, foreign buyers invested […]
New Orleans is facing a housing crisis driven by rising rent in New Orleans, displacing many of its lifelong residents. As rental prices soar, the fabric of neighborhoods is unraveling, leaving us to question: What is the true cost of this upheaval? The Data Behind the Crisis Recent statistics reveal a troubling trend. According to […]
Gentrification has become one of the most hotly debated urban issues in America—but nowhere is the conversation more raw, more visible, or more urgent than in New Orleans. A city once known for its affordability, culture, and working-class spirit is now grappling with rising rents, displacement, and the deep tensions that come with change. So […]
Developers always show up with a shiny pitch, promising jobs, revitalization, progress. They show renderings of modern buildings, happy families, and green spaces that somehow only show up after the fact—if at all, reflecting the reality of real estate development in New Orleans. But here in New Orleans, we’ve seen this show before. When developers […]
Gentrification is a term associated with the displacement of the poor in an area through various means and methods with the idea of raising property values, decreasing crime, and generally making the area more attractive to wealthier potential residents or investors. The idea has been around for a long time, in one form or another, […]
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